SuperVolu 2
Key Features
- Matches levels across an effects-chain section so louder output does not bias A/B decisions.
- Uses a linked before-and-after pair of instances rather than changing the processor being evaluated.
- Master control identifies the source instance in each comparison pair.
- Port-number pairing keeps multiple SuperVolu comparison setups separate within a project.
- Helps reveal the tonal effect of saturation, compression, EQ, and other gain-changing processors.
- Runs in 64-bit hosts on macOS and Windows, with VST3 and Audio Unit formats listed by KVR Audio.
Description
SuperVolu 2 is a utility plugin that level-matches the audio before and after another processor, so you can judge a change in tone without being swayed by a change in loudness. It is designed for fair A/B checks of effects such as saturation, compression, EQ, or any plugin that alters output level.
The workflow uses two linked instances: place one before the effect and one after it, enable Master on the first instance, and give the pair the same port number. The second instance then compensates for the level change across that section of the chain.
That makes SuperVolu 2 a focused evaluation tool rather than a tone processor or conventional loudness meter. It is especially useful when an effect seems more exciting only because it has become louder, letting you decide whether its character is actually improving the mix.
Version 2.0 supports 64-bit hosts on macOS and Windows, with VST3 and Audio Unit formats listed by KVR Audio. The official Dodo Bird page provides separate public installers for Mac and Windows, keeping the platform choice on the developer's own download page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does SuperVolu 2 level-match an effect?
Insert one instance before the effect chain and another after it. Enable Master on the first instance, leave it disabled on the second, and set both to the same port number so the pair can compensate for the chain's level change.
What is SuperVolu 2 useful for?
It is built to make before-and-after comparisons fair when a processor changes loudness as well as tone. This is particularly useful for evaluating saturation, compression, EQ, and other effects whose output gain can make a setting seem better than it is.
Can I run more than one comparison pair in a project?
Yes. Dodo Bird instructs users to give each SuperVolu pair its own port number, while the two instances within a given pair share one. That lets separate tracks or chains use independent comparisons.
Which systems and formats are supported?
The developer states that version 2 supports 64-bit hosts on both Mac and Windows and provides separate installers for each platform. KVR Audio lists the effect as available in VST3 and Audio Unit formats.
